Experience
Luxury Safaris
About this experience
What to expect.
Some of us just want to be pampered, and the African savanna provides an extraordinary backdrop for such indulgence. Our Top 10 Luxury Lodges in Africa showcase the most exceptional 5-star stays across the continent, where style meets the wild. From renowned safari brands to exclusive boutique retreats, each offers something truly special. Even deep in the bush, you will discover private plunge pools, fine dining, and serene spas designed for complete relaxation.
Itineraries
Safaris built around luxury.
Real, ready-to-tailor journeys our specialists have built for guests with this kind of trip in mind.
Most requested
Special
- 3 days
- Zimbabwe
- 1 lodge
- Fly-in
3 Day Victoria Falls Fly-in Safari
- 2 nights at the award-winning Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
- Guided walking tour through the rainforest at Victoria Falls
- Sunset cruise on the Zambezi with drinks and snacks
- Dinner at the Boma Drum Show and Vulture Culture lunch
- Round-trip flights from Johannesburg and airport transfers included
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
US$1,330 US$1,340
Most requested
Special
- 5 days
- South Africa
- 2 lodges
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
5 Day Luxury Kruger Park & Sabi Sand Safari
- 2 nights at Lukimbi Safari Lodge in southern Kruger National Park
- 2 nights at Idube Game Lodge in the Sabi Sand Reserve
- Twice-daily game drives in open Land Rovers with optional walking safaris
- Big Five viewing with Sabi Sand's renowned leopard sightings
- Spa treatments and downtime at private plunge pool suites
- Round-trip flights from Johannesburg and all road transfers included
- Big 5
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
ZARÂ 72,800 ZARÂ 75,800
Most requested
- 4 days
- 1 lodge
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
4 Day All Inclusive Fly-in Tour to Kruger's Imbali Lodge
- 3 nights at Imbali Safari Lodge in suites with private plunge pools
- Twice-daily game drives on the private 100 km² Mluwati Concession
- Big Five tracking with off-road access in greater Kruger
- Dinners served under the stars beneath the lodge's Jackalberry tree
- Round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit, saving 11 hours of road transfer
- Luxury
- Honeymoon
Per person, complete package, from
ZARÂ 47,800
Special
- 5 days
- 1 lodge
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
5 Day All-Inclusive Greater Kruger with Simbavati
- 4 nights at Simbavati River Lodge in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve
- Twice-daily game drives at dawn and dusk with expert rangers
- Big Five viewing with a chance of sighting the rare white lions
- Sundowners in the bush and spotlit night drives for nocturnal wildlife
- Wildlife viewing from your deck above the lodge waterhole
- Round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit and all transfers
- Big 5
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
ZARÂ 51,400 ZARÂ 64,600
- 5 days
- 1 lodge
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
5 Day Ulusaba All-Inclusive Fly-in Package
- 4 nights at 5-star Ulusaba Safari Lodge in the Sabi Sand
- Twice-daily game drives across 13,500 hectares with dedicated ranger and tracker
- Big Five sightings plus leopard, wild dog and big cats
- Post-breakfast walking safaris and spa treatments between drives
- Private dining for up to 6 in the Safari Lodge wine cellar
- Round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Kruger Mpumalanga, all transfers included
- Big 5
- Luxury
Bespoke itinerary
Price on request
Tailored by a safari specialist
- 4 days
- 1 lodge
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
4 Day All-Inclusive Kruger Safari with Hoyo Hoyo
- 3 nights at 5-star Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives in open 4x4 vehicles with ranger and tracker
- Three-course dinner under the stars
- All meals, afternoon tea and local-brand drinks included
- Round-trip flights from Johannesburg and Hoedspruit airport transfers
- Luxury
- Big 5
Per person, complete package, from
ZARÂ 39,000
Where to stay
Lodges suited to luxury.
9 lodges
From US$590 pps · per night
Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection
Ngorongoro Crater
Specialist's pick
From ZAR 4,400 pps · per night
Strand Hotel
Swakopmund
Specialist's pick
From ZAR 15,000 pps · per night
Wolwedans Dune Camp
Namibia
Specialist's pick
From ZAR 30,000 pps · per night
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Sabi Sand
Specialist's pick
From ZAR 27,000 pps · per night
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Sabi Sand
!Xaus Lodge
Kalahari
From US$920 pps · per night
Alfajiri Villas
Kenya
From ZAR 8,000 pps · per night
Amakhala Safari Lodge
Amakhala
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Luxury Safaris, in pictures.
Recent travellers
Word from people who have just come back.
"I recently booked a trip to Simbavati Hilltop Lodge through Safari.com, and the service has been nothing short of exceptional. Although I haven’t gone on the trip yet, I felt compelled to share how seamless and stress-free the planning process has been. A special shout-out to Shann, who has been absolutely incredible from start to finish. She was patient, k…"
"Lindi Weeks, our Luxury Safari Consultant, answered all our questions quickly and fully during the Booking Process. Her attention to detail and informative answers gave us the confidence and trust to commit to booking our Zimbabwe Adventure with Safari.Com. Very professional and caring."
"Our trip to South Africa is coming up next week, and working with Zené to plan it has been an absolute pleasure! She has created a beautifully personalized itinerary for us, from Cape Town and Victoria Falls to a luxury lodge in Kruger Park, and has organized every detail with care. Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and helpful travel tips (shared thr…"
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